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trade-off

[treyd-awf, -of] / ˈtreɪdˌɔf, -ˌɒf /












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While the deal comes with clear trade-offs and leaves questions about the future of India's aviation manufacturing ambitions, experts like Mr Sutar argue that Russia's role as a "steadfast supporter" of India remains key.

From BBC

Losing the remaining value at death is the trade-off that allows the annuity to provide guaranteed lifetime income, which benefits people who live longer than average.

From The Wall Street Journal

"This really looks like a trade-off, prioritizing what's good for the individual cell to stay alive in a stressful environment, at the expense of what the collective tissue should be doing," Tzouanas says.

From Science Daily

The lower rate is worth the trade-off for reducing the exemption.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the trade-off is they can cause serious side effects, including increasing the risk for osteoporosis.

From The Wall Street Journal